Chapter 5 and outtakes

Albert stared out the window watching as the scenery slowly rolled on by. The mountains, fields; it all looked so beautiful; surreal even. But not even this seemed to ease his troubled that was on his mind. For the past half hour he had been sitting here on this train on the way back to Ponyville. He was fortunate enough that car was empty, say for the six ponies that were sitting several seats down from him. They seemed to be chatting ideally amongst one another; occasionally looking over towards him. It wasn’t that he wanted to sit by them heavens no! If anything he wanted to go over there and at least try to talk to them, even if neither party knew what the other was saying; it would at least ease his mind of the troubles from the events earlier this morning. He dug into his satchel for his trusty journal and opened to a new page.

Journal Entry-Day 3, Albert Stone

Ribs a bit sore and my body still aches, but I’m glad that four legged tank didn’t cracked or broken any of them. Though my body hurts it does not compare the troubled that has been plaguing me as of late. I’m still trying to grasp at the very idea that this really is Equestria, and all that I had been through was not some sort of dream. For years I had poured over carvings, texts, and the images; assuming that all this was nothing but maybe stories and folklore told by some lost ancient civilization long forgot past. But to find out that after all this time there was an actual place, and that these ponies they had worship were as real as the very fingers on my hands; it’s still both frightening and mind blowing. It amazes me even more is the fact that they are just as curious about me as I of them. This goes especially to the purple and pink one; Twilight and Pinkie I believe their names were. While one seems to look at me like some puzzle that needs to be solve; the other well…for some reason she keeps trying to touch my face or my beard anyway.” He paused for a moment with a soft smile playing across his face. It was so cute how innocent that little pink pony looked when she bounced about wanting to feel his beard.

“Earlier this morning I had meet with the princess, the very same ivory white goddess that it is said that raises and sets the sun (though it doesn’t make sense when it is a known fact that the planet revolves around the sun…right?). She had explained to me bits and pieces about how she knows of my people. From what she had told me, there was a unicorn by the name of Lavender Dust (note to self: Look up anything you can find related to her or anything of her work) who had crossed over ‘The Veil’, just as I had done back in Egypt! She showed me some images as to what this Lavender looked like. To say I was amazed really; I remembered seeing something similar back in the Amazon, though ones showed her to be taller and wings of that of the princesses. At first I thought she was another sort of divine being that the Bronies (this is the only suitable name I can think of giving these ancient people until I can come up with a more proper name) had made just like that of Celestia and her sister. When I tried to press for more additional information about this Lavender, I only ended up getting half answers or the question is steered away. I’m not sure if it is a trust issue or something else; that has yet to be determined. It was also during this meeting that the root of my troubles here begins. The first bomb shell was that of Lavender. As I explained to Celestia, the places I’ve found were old, maybe around the time before Egyptian’s first dynast;, over five thousand years ago. But what she told me was that Lavender had only been missing for nearly less than one thousand years! To say I was shock could not describe these feelings I’ve felt from this news. Could it be possible that our two worlds have two very different times? If so just how long will it take to send me back, and even then how much time will go by my own world? A week here could be between months or maybe even years! I asked if there was any way if we could use the same method to return home. My heart started to sank when she gave me a look. That kind of look doctors would give you when giving bad news. She told me that there was a chance to send me back, but to do so it would take a great deal of power, and that there was little chance of even returning to the right world, and even if it the right world that my chances of survival was slim at best. For example, I could be sudden teleported miles in the air to even inside a raging volcano. Those gems I had use at the inner chamber were specially crafted gems that only Lavender knew how to make. Not only to hold large amounts of power but were also to be beckons to help people…er, ponies safely travel in between one point to another. So now I find myself in a state of hopelessness…lost. Yes I’ve spent years of my life working and studying, which in time had bore good fruit. To me this was a chance of a lifetime to study and learn about these ponies, but even then what of that of my friends…my family. Sure I am that of a grown man and that I live my life like any other Joe; but what of that of my mother and father? How would that handle that their only child is missing, maybe to never see again in their lifetime? What real point would there be to show my findings to the world when you can’t share it with the people you love and care for the most? So now I’ve find myself on a train back to Ponyville (Ponyville, Canterlot, I will not be too surprise if there’s a place named after a Clydesdale) by Princess Celestia with six other ponies. From here they are to be my help and guide, helping me adjust here until some form of solution to help me back. I wish that of Keitaro or even Seta were here. At least I could have someone to talk to……

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“The poor thing he looks so sad. I wish there was something we can do for him; if he’ll let us.” Fluttershy said, barely peeking over her seat over to see their newest companion.

Twilight glanced over and watched as Albert sat there alone writing into a small book for quite some time. Throughout the entire trip back he had mostly been sitting there quiet, keeping a small distance between himself and the rest of them. But could she really blame him? He felt so lost, stuck within a world not even his own and the only one of his kind. She couldn’t begin to imagine what it would feel like to never be able to return home, to nver again see her friends or her beloved mentor, just the very thought sent shivers down her spine. Ever since leaving Canterlot they had been debating amongst themselves as to what they should do with him.

“I think the first thing we should probably do is to get Albert over to the library and get started on some basic fundamentals of Equestrian; I have plenty of books that should suffice for the time being. While I’m helping Albert with getting started AJ, Rarity, and Dash,” Twilight looked over to her friends. She glanced “Could you three go and talk to the Mayor and see if she can form a town meeting. With her help it would make things for Albert’s stay much easier in the long run. The last thing we need is another incident like yesterday, and no Pinkie I don’t think it now will not be a good time to throw him a party.” Knowing what the pink party machine would want to do.

“What! But party time is always a good time, and cake, and every day shuffling!” Pinkie started to ramble in thought. She had planned on throwing a HUGE ‘Welcome to Ponyville and to a new world!’ to their newest friend. Ever since Canterlot he had looked so down and upset; she wanted to just go over there and get him to smile. Who knows, maybe he’ll let her touch his beard. It looked so fuzzy and warm she wanted to do nothing more than just rub her face all over it and….

“She means dear that we shouldn’t throw him a large party for he may be too uncomfortable with the idea of so many ponies being around all at once.” Rarity said, cutting off Pinkie’s thoughts. “Also I believe the first thing he needs is a bath and something then those dreadful looking clothes. Brown and tan, that is just screaming help me. Though that hat and rugged beard those give him that adventurist look. But perhaps he should shave it and…..”

“NO!” Pinkie screamed, causing the rest of them look at her a bit weirdly from the sudden outburst.

“Uh, what I mean is…maybe he likes keeping it. That’s like uh…….asking Dashie to dye her hair.” She quickly said trying to cover up her outburst.

“Well any color I wear will be cool and awesome, but you’re right Pinkie it would be 20% less cool not to have my awesome colors. But anyway, I don’t see why not just use some sort of spell for him to talk to us, or maybe do that mind reading trick the Princess did?”

“It could be dangerous, remember Princess Celestia said that humans do not have magic in their world. I don’t know if by doing even the simplest of spells would have some sort of side effect to him.” “And as for the telepathy; it’s a spell rarely even used among unicorns. Unlike teleporting, reading mind is a much harder thing to do since one has to use a greater deal of magic and concentration. Even then one must be careful when entering another ponies mind, so that you not damage yourself but the other’s mind as well. It’s also explained in findings that…..”

“Ok ok we get it egghead; we don’t need to have an entire lesson over it.” Rainbow drawl out, already bored by this.
“There’s still the problem of where he should stay. I think his maybe just too big to sleep in any of the beds we have for him.” Fluttershy quietly spoke up. It was true, with his emeses size he wouldn’t be able to fit even in a king size bed, and could likely break said bed.

“Well there’s plenty of room in the barn. We could have him stay there until we can get him something more comfortable for him. There is plenty of hay and ah’ll toss in some blankets for him ta make sure he can stay comfortable and warm for the nights.” Applejack threw in her two bits.

“That sounds like a really good idea Applejack; by then I’m sure we’ll have someplace better to stay until….Where’s Pinkie Pie?” Twilight looked away from Pinkie for only a moment before noticing the party pony had suddenly disappeared.

“Hi!”

“Gah!”

“Oh no” Twilight muttered as she face-hoof herself.

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Albert finished writing and opened his bag to place the book back in when some large pink head giving him the biggest grin he has ever seen on someone’s face, suddenly popped out from within the satchel.

“Hi!”

“Gah!” Albert cried out as he fell onto the floor in surprise. Pinkie giggled looking down at him with her tail wagging cutely. “Why are you doing down there silly?” Albert blinked a few times, slowly registering just who was talking to him before getting himself off the floor.

“How did yo…when did you…” He pointed towards her, babbling incoherently as he quickly looked inside his bag and back towards the little pink pony trying to comprehend just how the hell did she even get into his bag and without seeing her in the first place? He peered into his bag again before looking back at the pink pony, who was bouncing happily on the seat beside himself, before once more looking back at the bag still trying to wrap his head logically as to how she even gotten in such a small confine space. After several moments Albert gave up of the fruitless searching to the hyper pink pony’s trick and sat back down watching as Pinkie continue to bouncing on the tip of her hooves. She seemed to be rambling on about something, though as of what he had no clue but she did seem really excited about it as she waved about her front hooves making silly sound effects. She then gave a small gasp as if she had forgotten something before she stuck her head back into his bag, as if to find something. Albert wanted to stop her but at this point he was more curious as to what she was doing, maybe even figure out her little secret. He was soon answered with Pinkie holding a small plate with a piece of cake setting neatly on top. Now he was really confused; just seconds ago he had searched in that bag and had not seen any sign of any food in there! She placed the plate on his lap and sat back across from him again with those big innocence eyes of hers. Albert examined the piece of chocolate; carefully poking it with the small fork that he was given. He gave Pinkie a questionable look and it seemed that some of the others were now watching as well. Though their faces were bent more towards what his reaction will be rather then how their friend had just magically appeared over there. ‘Does she do this on a regular basis?’ If that was true then he didn’t know if he should be scared or be even more intrigued by what else this pink energy pony could do. Not one to disappoint, Albert slowly took a small bite.

“My…God” There were no real words that could describe just how heavenly this cake tasted. Sure he had a thing for chocolate before whenever he had a sweet tooth for it. But this…this was some of the most delicious cake he has EVER had in his entire life; not even swiss chocolate could come close to this! Hell not even his mom’s cooking can come close to this and she was a damn good cook! He could feel his taste buds just tingle wildly from the rich chocolaty goodness; it was just pure utter heaven. Even after taking several more bites, it was still just as good as the first; this was just amazing! Albert could only hum in pure delight as he gave a smile towards the little pink pony, which seemed to please her even more as she started to clap her hands…er, hooves in delight. He continued quietly munching on the delicious cake, listening as Pinkie continued to ramble on as before; flailing her front legs about in gestures. Albert couldn’t help but smile at the little pink pony, reaching over and scratched the top of Pinkie’s head. She didn’t seem bothered by the gesture; in fact she seemed to really enjoy it as she pressed against his hand in return. He understood that she was trying to cheer up his mood. He didn’t mind really, in fact he thought it was cute that she would go the trouble to that for him. Albert didn’t know why but there was something about this pink hyper pony that just made him want to smile. Maybe it was because how cheery and innocent this pony was acting. For now he’ll put the troubles to rest and enjoy what time he has here. One day he’ll find a way to return home but until then he might as well enjoy the ride.

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My angel, my everything, my other self – Why this deep grief, where necessity speaks - can our love exist but by sacrifices, by not demanding everything? Can you change it, that you are not completely mine, that I am not completely yours? Oh Celestia, look upon beautiful nature and calm your mind about what must be love demands everything and completely with good reason that is how it is for me with you. While still in bed my thoughts turn towards you my Dearest Beloved, now and then happy, then sad again, waiting whether fate might answer me - I can only live either wholly with you or not at all. Yes I have resolved to stray about in the distance, until I can fly into your arms, and send my soul embraced by you into the realm of the Spirits. O Celestia why do I have to separate from somepony whom I love so much, and yet my life is now is a miserable one. Why must I look upon another to hide myself from your ever loving gaze? My heart pains with much grief and sorrow that I must keep my heart hidden away from yours, until that I find the courage to show it. Your love makes me at once most happy and most unhappy at my age. I would now need some conformity, regularity of my life can this exist in our relationship? My angel, consider our lives that we can achieve our purpose of living so close together. Oh Celestia, so near! So far! If our hearts were always this close together, I would have no such thoughts. I weep when I think that you may not return my love for you in kind. However that does not dampen my love for you even of the slightest – For I love you even more than all the gems and rubies in this world. For you are my treasure my love. Oh there are moments when I feel that language and the words on this paper is nothing to the way I feel for you my beloved angel. For I love you - today - yesterday –forever - What yearning with tears for you - you – you’re my life – my everything – so please continue to love me - never misjudge the most faithful heart of this soul. The rest is up to the heavens, what must be for us and what is in store for us I can only pray that you will look upon me with such love as well.

Forever thine

Forever mine

Forever… “Spike! Spike I’m home!”

Spike fell out of his bed with a great thud, nearly spilling the bottle of ink onto the piece of paper that he had been writing on. He had spent nearly all morning working on a letter to give to his beloved angel. Unlike the feelings that he had for Rarity the feeling he had for HER, burned like that of a thousand white suns. At first he ignored these feelings, believing it was nothing more than just a bond of friendship he felt to HER. Over time however these feelings have only have only grown stronger to the point where that it was all he could think about was her. Even in his dreams she plagued him; it was madding! Oh how he wished he could go and just proclaim his feelings to her and to just scream it to the very world. After quickly making sure no mess was made from his sudden fall, Spike stuffed the letter back underneath his bed and started to make his way downstairs to meet Twilight.

“Hey Twilight er, how was your trip to Canterlot?” the tiny dragon greeted as he came down the steps. Putting away the duster; acting as though he had just finished cleaning upstairs.

“It was nice and I can see you’ve been keeping the place so well cleaned while I was away.” She beamed at her assistant. “Anyway listen Spike, there is somepon….one I want to introduce you to. His new here in Ponyville and his….well different.”

This really got the little dragon’s attention. “What do you mean by different; different like Zecora or a griffin?”

“Well not exactly, maybe its best you see for yourself. Girls could you being him in please?” Twilight called back towards the doorway. Fluttershy and Pinkie came in moments later, followed by a being that Spike had never seen before. “Whoa…” He stared up curiously at the new creature that had stepped into the room. This creature was huge; he barely stood just a knee height of this thing as it looked down at him. Albert didn’t really know what to make of the bipedal lizard. He, at least Albert thought it was a he, based on the voice the tiny lizard spoke. It had green spikes cresting on his head and ran down his back, ending on a swaying purple tail that had a spade-like tip. To Albert it looked almost like a miniature Braney or Spyro without wings.

“Coooooool” Spike said, looking up in awe. “Hiya Albert I’m Spike, Ponyville’s local dragon and Twilight’s number one assistant.” Spike said proudly, reaching out his claw to shake to shake his hand. Albert knelt down and shook Spike’s claw in return. “I’ve never heard of a human before; what are they?” Spike asked.

“Spike he can’t really understand you.” Twilight said, pulling out books from the shelves for Albert to read and study.

“Huh, but why not?”

“That’s because he doesn’t speak the same speech as us, but we’re going to be helping him on that.” She explained laying out several stacks books in alphabetical order. “Now then Albert…” Which he looked over towards her; this was good, his beginning to get use to them saying his name now. She pulled out the first book off the stacks “We’re going to be starting you with something easy.”

Albert looked at the floating book with a mix look of confusion and interest. He still couldn’t get over the fact of the possibility of magic, even with Princess Celestia explained it to him it was still pretty hard to see things like this. To Albert, magic was nothing but smoke and mirrors and cheap party tricks his uncle did. ‘Though I seen never could figure out how he did that orange tree trick.’ He thought to himself before taking the purple aura book and opened it up.
“Now then, let’s start with something simple.” Twilight used her magic to bring over a large chalkboard and started writing something down. “This here is an A and when you…Albert?” She looked to see that he wasn’t paying attention but to rather the book she had given him.

To Albert the book looked like that of a children’s book, each page was an illustration of a letter and a picture beside it what they were; twenty-four letters in all. Already the gears in his head were working; perhaps there was a similarity in both of their languages after all. He pulled out his journal and started to write down everything he could.
Twilight watched Albert with interest as he pulled out that small book of his again and started to write something down. After several moments of writing Albert stopped and handed over the journal towards her; she guessed he wanted her to read it. Twilight grabbed the book and look to see what he had written down. Inside she could see he had copied down the letterings down, and underneath them were some strange markings she had not seen before; maybe this was his language. But it was at the bottom of the page was what took Twilight’s attention. Underneath there was a set of Equestrian letters being carefully written out, but she knew what it said.

[b‘Twilight’ ]

This was amazing! Even though some of the lettering was poorly written he had manage to spell out her name to the T! Which meant they now have some sort of way to commutation with one another; it looked like she’s going have to stock up on more paper and ink for the next couple of weeks. But even still this was good news! Perhaps this wasn’t going to be as difficult as she thought. Maybe Albert could later on show her some of his language as well; oh this is so exciting!

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“Oh this is so exciting.” Albert muttered sarcastically as he stood beside Twilight and her friends as Mayor Mare was addressing the townsponies of Ponyville. He was told (or written in this case) that they needed to see the Mayor. She had set up a town’s meeting and that they were going to use that opportunity to clear things up with the townsfolk over yesterday’s events and to make him feel a bit more welcomed in Ponyville. Even though Twilight reassured him that things were going to be alright, Albert still felt very uncomfortable just standing there on this stage like he was in some kind of freak show, with all those ponies eyeing at him and whispering to one another. ‘God I really need a smoke after this.’

“My dear citizens of Ponyville! We are gathered here today to put all fear and rumors that had been going around in Ponyville. First, there is the matter of the strange monkey like creature that was running through our streets yesterday afternoon.” There was a collective hushed whisper could be heard within the crowds, many still remembered of the Everfree beast that was terrorizing them yesterday. “Now I’ve been assured from the elements of harmony themselves that this creature, though strange in appearance, is not here to cause harm to any us and that in fact what had happen yesterday was nothing more than just a misunderstanding.” The newsponies that were among the crowd was scribbling down their note pads as the Mayor continued on with her speech. “It has also come to my attention that this being will also be living here among us for a time. Twilight Sparkle, prodigy student of our beloved Princess Celestia will be explaining to you about our newest member to our community. She will take any questions about our guest.”

“Thank you Mayor Mare. Fillies and gentlecolts, the creature you all have seen his name is Albert; a human that has come from a far and distance land and he doesn’t mean you any harm. As Mayor Mare explained before he may seem strange to us, but he mustn’t be judge by his appearance. All we ask is that each and every one of you will give him a fair chance and treat him the same as any other pony here. Now sadly where he is from his language is much different than that of ours. But we have recently found a way around this for the time being. It would seem that our written languages are somewhat similar that he is able to translate it easier than that of speaking it. So until he is able to speak in our Equestrian language, Albert here will only be to communicate through in writing.

A random pony within the crowd raised their hoof “Yes?” Twilight pointed towards the young colt.

“Uh yes, we were wondering; what sort of food those he eat?”

“Well his that of an omnivore.” This of course got a lot of blank stares from the crowd.

Twilight gave tiresome sigh “He eats both plants and meat.” She explained, though this got a lot of mix reactions from the masses.

“M-Meat!”

“H-He won’t try to eat....”

“Anypony please settle down!” Twilight quickly spoke up; the last thing they need was a stampede on their hooves. “Now it may be true that he does eat meat, but he is like that of any other creature that does as well, such like bears, hawks, and griffins. They need to eat meat from time to time because they that certain protein to help their bodies. Fluttershy is known to take care of certain animals that needed that kind of food in their diet and has offered to get him fish every few days of the week. But let me assure you from that even the Princess herself, that Albert will not eat any ponies. As a matter of fact where he is from ponies are seen as dear companions, and that humans has had a long bonding friendship with them throughout their history.”

There was a collective sigh of relief all around from the crowd. It wasn’t long before a grey colored pegasus raised her hoof this time.

Yes Derpy?”

“Does he like muffins?” this cause Twilight to face-hoof himself this time. She should have seen this one coming.

“Yes Derpy, he likes muffins now is there any…… sigh, yes Derpy?” seeing the wall-eyed mail-mare still had her hoof up.
“Does he like blueberry or banana-nut?”

“I think both. Now then, are there any other ques…..Yes Derpy! Yes I think he might like to try some of your home-made muffins on a later time.”

“Yayz!” cheered the grey mail-mare in delight.

“I think that’s enough questions for today. I’m sure many of you have things to do. So with that I shall bring this town’s meeting to a close. Thank you all for coming and have a wonderful day.” The Mayor announced letting the crowd to disperse, some of them grumbled as they too had still wanted to ask more about the human.

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After the town’s meeting Twilight and her friends gave Albert a tour of the town. Although there were some ponies that were still giving him strange looks, there were some that smiled and waved at him as though he been there for years. They eventually led Albert to Sweet Apple Acres and to say he was pretty surprised at what he saw. Apples, apples as far as the eye could see and with no end in sight; he had never seen so much fruit in all his life. Twilight wasn’t kidding when she told him that her friend owned a large apple orchard, but he didn’t know it was going to be THIS big! Not too far off he could even see a large house and red barn. It kind of reminded him of back home. When he was younger he would go to his great-grandfather’s ranch during the summer and work as an extra hand. To Albert, those were the best days of his childhood as his grandfather would tell him stories of the old days.

“Cutie Mark Daybreakers Attack!”

‘What the…GAH!’ Albert was brought out of his thoughts as he soon found himself being tackled onto the ground by four oddly dressed little ponies wielding pillows. Applejack and Twilight turn to notice their newest friend being attacked by three familiar faces.

It was a strange sight indeed. Each of the CMC was wearing long black cloaks with little red clouds over it, with collars going up nearly to their chins. Their fourth companion had their face covered with that of a swirl-pattern orange mask. The only noticeable thing Applejack could see was the short spiky brown mane on the foal’s head. “Apple Bloom what in blue blazes are ya doing!” The elder sister went and pried the little fillies off of Albert.

“But sis, that’s the Everfree creature, we thought it was going to attack you”

“Now hold ya horses ya lot; he ain’t gonna hurt no pony. As a matter of fact his quite nice and his going to be….Ah’m sorry sugar cube but who are ya?” Applejack looked towards the masked child, nearly forgetting the little foal was there.
The tiny pony removed the orange mask revealing to be a young foal with a pinto colored coat. Applejack remembered seeing him once before. He was dressed up as a pirate during last year’s Nightmare Night. “My name is Pipsqueak at your service ma’am.” He saluted towards the older Apple sister.

“Pip’s our newest member to the cutie mark crusaders.” Scootaloo chimed in.

“Yes and I must say,” The little foal added in excitement “Tis the best fun I’ve had playing ninja ever!”

Twilight helped Albert back onto his feet, which he gave a nod of thanks in return before turning his attention back towards Applejack, who was lecturing the four strange wearing kids. Were they siblings or perhaps they were Applejack’s kids he didn’t know. The four foals soon approached him with their heads heading low.

“We’re so sorry; we didn’t mean to cause ya any trouble mister.”

“We’re sorry that we attack you.”

“It wasn’t nice of us.”

“Please don’t be angry at us sir, we did not know.”

Even though Albert did not understand a single word they said, he knew what they were implying. He couldn’t really blame them, their children after all, and just the way they were looking at him just made his heart melt. They flinch at first when he reached out his hand towards them, say for the small pinto colored foal. In fact the foal didn’t seem frighten at all towards him when Albert reached over and gently petted Pip on the head. Seeing that this human wasn’t going to harm them, the rest of the CMC quickly forgotten their fears and gathered around this giant in both awe and wonder.

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*Everfree forest*

Curse that two legged monkey, curse it a thousand fold. The manticore bent down and smelt the ground for a moment. The battered looking manticore let out a small growl in anger; its only good eye peering into the darkness of the forest. Good it was on the right track. Soon, very soon that damnable monkey will pay for what it had done with its blood. It will make that monkey watch as it will feast on its innards alive.

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Author notes: Finally after over a month of writing and brainstorming it’s finally here! Sorry if anything looks rush, I do plan to go back and re-edit anything that needs to later. But I hope many of you enjoy and like before please review and comment about the story thus far and how to help improve myself. Also I’m looking for a future beta-reader that could help me in later chapters. Doing everything by myself is getting more difficult, so if anyone likes to help and lend a hoof I’ll be more then graceful, just please leave a message and we can talk.
And now……the outtakes!!

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Outtakes

Chapter 1: I use to be…

Albert glanced about; in certain parts of the room there were large golden Pegasus, large mirrors set neatly on their backs. Albert pulled out his revolver and aimed it towards a bent mirror that some light was shining off of it.
“Whoa wait just a minute!” Someone grabbed his hand before he could take the shot. “What the hell do you think you’re doing? Don’t you know you could hurt someone or damage those artifacts?”

“Who the hell are you?” Albert questioned the man; he had not seen this old man before. The man looked old; maybe around his 80s or more; his clothes also look worn and torn from age, the most noticeable was the brown fedora covered in years of dust and cobwebs. Albert guessed the man had a limp, judging from the way the old man was putting most of his weight on one leg.

“My name is not important but I use to be an adventurer just like you. I use to go off searching for ancient artifacts. Fighting Nazis and bandits, and even getting the girl at the end. But that was all until of course I took a bullet in the……”

*BANG*

Albert put his gun back into its holster as he looked towards his professor, who was giving him a very disappointed look. “What? That joke has been so over used.” Albert shrugged before the two of them continued venturing into the chamber, leaving the old man on the stone floor to whimper in pain of his other knee.

Chapter 4: Madness of a Savage

“Wait….wait.” Albert raised his hand up in a stopping gesture. “Give me….just one second.” He said, trying to get air back in his lungs. The large pony seemed to understand his gesture and stood there for a moment as Albert painfully struggled back onto his feet, leaning heavily against a chair for support. He took a moment to catch his breath before gripping the chair he was supported on tightly “Ok buddy…. allons-y!” He said and swung the chair as hard as he could across the grey pony’s head, breaking the chair from the force; knocking the large pony cold.

Albert turned slowly to the rest of them behind him; he was nearly out of breath. “Well? Any more of you want to try to take me on!” he shouted, waiting to see if anymore dared try to attack him next.

“You don’t know where the Macho Stallion is coming from!”

He could have sworn he had just heard something but it sounded really faint. No matter; he needed to get out of here before even more ponies decide to….

“Macho Madness, sky’s the limit!”

“The hell?” Albert knew he heard something this time and was looking about to see where the voice was coming from.

“OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAH!” Though it didn’t take long however as something very large tackled into him; crashing him into more tables. Albert groaned painfully as he turn rolled over to see who or what had just hit him. It was a Pegasus stallion, a large one in fact with its wings flared out. Its coat was butterscotch yellow, its mane was long and pink colored. Its face was a large pink beard and on its flank was that of a cup of coffe. But unlike all those another armored ponies it wore no armor at all but rather a pair of comprising sunglasses, along with a large cowboy hat.

“Oh Yeah! Macho Stallion Wild Savage, THE CAPATIN OF THE ‘CELESTIA’S ELITIES’! Happen so fast you can’t even talk about it…put you in a state of shock let me tell ya. I’m gonna give ya a beating of your life. But I’m not just going to beat’cha in front of these ponies like a monkey’s uncle, AND I’M NOT GONNA JUST GIVE YOU THE ONE TWO THREE KNOCKOUT! But I’m going to put you out the fight for good, oh yeah. I AM THE LORD AND MASTER OF THE SKIES and you’re gonna find that, ONE WARRIOR TO ANOTHER, RIGHT NOW! You can’t compete with me, no. Because you’re nothing more but a grain of sand in the desert and IMMMMMM THE ENTIRE DESERT OH YEAH!! HISTORY BECKONS THE MACHO STALLION YEAH!

“Oh you got to be fuc…”

“SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM!” Cried the butterscotch colored pegasus as it came driving down towards him at high speed, followed by a very girly scream.